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Community Toolkit

A resources page for clinicians, teachers, parents, and caregivers

 

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Resource Directory

This directory provides trusted resources for families, professionals, and students interested in play therapy — including directories, training, research, and professional support.

Professional Associations & Therapist Directories

• Association for Play Therapy (APT) – National professional organization with resources on play therapy practice, credentialing, and training.

  • Find a Play Therapist – Search for credentialed play therapists near you.

  • Play Therapy Training Directory – Locate live and online trainings approved by APT.

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Education & Continuing Professional Development

• The Play Therapy Training Institute (PTTI) – Offers webinars, courses, and professional trainings for clinicians.

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Research & Evidence‑Based Practice

• Evidence-Based Child Therapy (EBCT) – A searchable database of play therapy outcome research showing quantitative evidence and study results.

  • Play Therapy Outcome Research – Search and browse outcome research supporting play therapy effectiveness.

• Center for Play Therapy Research & Publications – A research database with summaries of dozens of play therapy intervention studies and meta‑analyses.

• International Journal of Play Therapy® – Peer‑reviewed scholarly journal publishing current play therapy research and case studies.

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Additional Practice & Approach Resources

• °Õ³ó±ð°ù²¹±è±ô²¹²â® – An evidence‑based child and family therapy modality rooted in play that enhances attachment and family relationships.

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State & Regional Play Therapy Associations

Many states have regional play therapy organizations that provide local listings, trainings, and community support.

• Tennessee Association for Play Therapy (TNAPT) – Offers membership, training resources, and links to APT benefits. TNAPT membership & resources